In a move that’s shaking up Ohio politics, entrepreneur and political outsider Vivek Ramaswamy is reportedly preparing to run for Governor of Ohio in 2026, according to reports from The Washington Post and The Hill. This announcement positions Ramaswamy as a formidable contender to replace outgoing Republican Governor Mike DeWine, whose term will end due to term limits.
Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and former 2024 presidential candidate, has been a rising star in the America First movement. Most recently, President-elect Trump tapped Ramaswamy to co-lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside tech mogul Elon Musk. The department is tasked with slashing government waste, eliminating bureaucracy, and streamlining federal agencies—a cornerstone of Trump’s second-term agenda.
Trump praised the duo in a statement last November:
“I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency. Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies—Essential to the ‘Save America’ Movement.”
Sources close to Ramaswamy say his plan is to secure tangible accomplishments at DOGE before launching his gubernatorial campaign. According to The Washington Post, Ramaswamy is waiting for Governor DeWine to finalize his decision on who will fill JD Vance’s vacated Senate seat. Though Ramaswamy was reportedly considered for the position, DeWine is expected to appoint Lt. Gov. Jon Husted instead.
Rather than stepping into the Senate, Ramaswamy sees the governorship as the ideal platform to advance conservative reforms in Ohio. With Ohio shifting further to the right in recent election cycles, his unapologetic America First agenda could resonate strongly with the state’s Republican base.
Ramaswamy’s potential candidacy is already drawing attention for its strategic timing. By focusing first on cutting government waste at the federal level through DOGE, he can build a solid record of reform before turning his focus to Ohio. His campaign is expected to capitalize on Trump’s continued popularity in the state, especially among voters frustrated with establishment Republicans.
Ohio conservatives are ready for a bold leader who will take on the entrenched bureaucracy, and Ramaswamy may be the perfect candidate to do just that.
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